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WARNING:TO PLEASURE BOATERS AND FISHERMANWHO NAVIGATE ON THE OHIO RIVERAr eas im m edi a te l y u ps tr e am a nd d o wns tr eam of th e n a v ig a ti o n d am s i n t heHu nt i n gt on D is tr ic t h a v e b ee n d es ig n at e d R est r ict ed Ar e a s . S ee th eLe g en d ( Sh e et K) f or s ym b o ls t ha t m ar k R es t r ic t e d a nd D a ng er Ar e as .si r en s wh ic h i nd ic a te th at pr oj ec t p er s o nn e l wi l l b e i nc r eas i n g f l o w f r om th edam or r el e as in g wat e r wit h i n th e l oc k d is c h ar g e ar e as . T h es e s ir ens wi l lbe op er at e d f or a per i od of 3 0 s ec on ds , af te r wh ic h , th er e wi l l be a 3- m in ut ede l a y pr i or to a r e le as e of wa ter .In r ec e nt ye ar s , th er e ha v e b e en s e v er a l b o at i ng a cc id ent s and f at a li t i esas a r es u lt of v es s e ls , p ar t ic u l ar l y s m al l f is hi ng c r af t, o p er a t in g t oo c l os e l yto n a v i ga t io n s tr uc t ur e s . M os t of t hes e ac c i d en ts h a ve oc c ur r e d wh en bo atsap pr o ac h t o o ne ar t h e do wn s tr e am s id e of a ga t ed d am . P o wer f u l r e ver s ec ur r en ts , c om m onl y c a l le d ba c kl a sh, dr a w b oa ts i n a n u ps tr e am di r ec t i oni nt o th e d am wh er e th er e ar e c aps i ze d or s m as hed ag a i ns t t he s t r uc t ur e.Fur th er m or e , a n ad d it i on a l h a za r d ex is ts i n t he v ic in i t y of t h e l oc k d is c h ar ges tr uc tu r es , wh ic h ar e l oc a t ed a dj ac e nt t o t he d o wns tr e am r i v er wa l l of th el oc k c ham b er . W hen t he wa ter in t h e l oc k s i s r e l eas e d d ur in g e ac h l oc k in gop er at i o n, su d d en t u r b u l en t b o i l s ar e c r e at ed wh ic h c an c aps i ze a b oa tv en t ur i n g t oo n e ar . T h is tur b u le nc e bec om e s m or e s e v er e as t h edo wn s tr e am po o l f a l ls to lo wer e le v at i o ns .Na v i ga t or s s h ou l d b ec om e f u ll y a wa r e of t h e R est r ict ed and D ang er Ar e abound a ri e s pr ior t o o per a ti n g t he ir c r af t wi t h in t h e v ic in i t y of a l o c k an ddam f ac il i t y. T h e R es t ri ct ed Ar e a s ar e s h o wn in t h e c ur r en t p ub l i c at i on ofth e U. S . Ar m y C or ps o f E ng i ne er s , Hu n ti n gt o n D is tr ic t , “ O h i o R i ve rNa v i ga t io n C h ar ts ; F o s ter , K Y t o Ne w M ar t i n s v i l le , W V.” Na v i g at or s s h o ul da ls o o bs er v e a ll w a rni ng sig ns o r m a r ke r b uo ys l oc at ed wi th i n t h e ar ea ofeac h l oc k s a n d dam s t r uc t ur e. T h e m ar k er b uo ys ar e i ll us tr a te d wi thr ef l ec t i v e or an g e b an d s a n d wa ter wa y s ym bo ls , an d b l ac k wor d i ng on t h ewh i te b ac k gr ou n d. B u o ys wi t h th e wor ds “ K E E P O UT ” h a v e, as t h e irs ym b o l, a c r os s e nc lo s ed wi th i n a d i am on d. B u o ys d es i g n at ed as “D AN G ERD AM ” ar e d en o te d wi t h a d i am ond s ym b o l.O n t he u ps tr e am s i de of t h e dam , th er e is a st ro n g u n d e rt o w c r ea te d b yth e f lo w of wa ter t hr o u gh t h e g at ed s ec t i on o f th e d am . B oa ts a ppr oac h i ngto o c l os el y f r om t he u ps tr e am s id e ar e i n d a ng er of b e in g lod ged ag ain stt he d a m o r cap s iz e d b y th e u n der t o w.T he r egu lat ion s p er t a i ni n g to t h e Re st ri ct e d Ar e a s ar e c o nt a i ne d wit h i nth e U. S . Ar m y C or ps o f E ng i ne er s ’ “ R e gu l at i ons Pr es c r i b e d b y th e S ec r e t ar yof t h e Ar m y f o r O h io R i v er , M is s is s i pp i R i v er a b o ve C a ir o, I L a nd t he irtr i b ut ar i es ; Us e, Adm i n is tr at i o n, a n d Na v i ga t i on” ( B lu e B o ok ) . T hes er eg u l at i ons ar e as f o l l o ws :T he na t ur e of t hes e r i v er c o nd i t io ns em ph as i ze s th e s er i ous da n ge r t obo a ter s a n d f is h er m en who op er at e t he ir c r af t ne ar e i th er t he ups tr eam ordo wn s tr e am s id e of a dam . Ves s e l o per a tor s who en ter t h es e ar e as r is kth e ir l i v es a nd pr o p er t y a n d of te n pr ec l ud e n ec es s ar y g at e o p er a t i ons of t hel oc k s an d d am s . F is h er m en of t en f is h i n t he t a il wa ter s b e l o w t h e damga t es bec a us e t h e f is h i ng is go o d. T h e y m us t un d er s t a nd , h o we v er , t h atf is h i ng f r om a b oa t i n t hes e w at e r s ca n b e f at a l.T o s u pp l em en t th e r e s t ri ct ed a r ea s , t h e r em a in i ng ar e a d o wns tr e a m ofeac h d am , ex t en d in g t o th e e n d of t h e l on g wa l l h as b ee n es ta b l is he d as aDan g e r Ar e a . A l l b oa t er s a nd f is h er m en ar e ur g e d to we ar P e rs on alFlo at a t io n D ev i c es ( P F Ds ) wi t hi n t h is ar ea , s i nc e t h es e wat er s ar ef r eq ue nt l y t ur bu l e nt . V es s e l o p er a t or s s h ou l d a ls o h e ed t h e w a rn i n g33 C F R 2 0 7. 3 00 “ ( s ) Re st ri ct ed Ar e a s at L o c ks a n d D am . A l l wat er sim m ed ia te l y a b o v e an d b el o w eac h d am , as pos t ed b y t h e r es pec t i v eDis tr ic t En g i ne er s , ar e h er eb y d es i gn a te d as R es tr ic te d Ar e as . N o v es s e lor ot h er f lo a ti n g c r af t s ha l l e nt er a n y s uc h R es tr ic te d Ar e as at an y tim e.T he l im its of th e r es tr i c te d ar eas at e ac h d a m wil l b e d e ter m i ne d b y t h er es p o ns ib l e D is tr ic t E n g in e er a nd m ar k ed b y s i gns a n d/ or f l as h i ng r ed l ig htsi ns t a ll e d i n c o ns p ic u o us a nd a p pr opr i at e p l a c es .”Loc km a st e r s wi l l enf o r c e a dh er enc e t o th es e r e gu l at i o ns , a n d, if r eq u ir ed ,s o lic i t ai d f ro m lo ca l l aw enf or c em ent of f ic er s . In t h e i nt er es t of th epu b l ic s af e t y, p l eas e t e ll ot her bo a ter s o r f is her m e n ab o ut t h e da n ger s ofbo a ti n g n ear loc k an d dam s tr uc t ur es .UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – HUNTINGTON DISTRICTSHEET B

REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYFOR THE OHIO RIVER ABOVE CAIRO, IL AND ITS TRIBUTARIESUSE, ADMINISTRATION, AND NAVIGATIONSection 7 of the River and Harbor Act of August 8,1917“That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War toprescribe such regulations for the use, administration,and navigation of the navigable waters of the UnitedStates as in his judgment the public necessity mayrequire for the protection of life and property, or ofoperations of the United States in channelimprovement, covering all matters not specificallyDelegated by law to some other executive department.Such regulations shall be posted, in conspicuous andappropriate places, for the information of the public;and every person and every corporation which shallviolate such regulations shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and on conviction thereof in any districtcourt of the United States within whose territorialjurisdiction such offense may have been committed,shall be punished by a fine not exceeding 500, or byimprisonment (in the case of a natural person) notexceeding six months, in the discretion of the court.”In pursuance of the law above quoted, the followingregulations were prescribed to govern the use,administration, and navigation of the Ohio Riverabove Cairo, IL and its tributaries.Use, Administration, and Navigation207.300 Ohio River, above Cairo, IL, and theirtributaries; use, administration, and navigation.a) Authority of LockmastersThe lockmaster shall be charged with the immediatecontrol and management of the lock, and of the areaset aside as the lock area, including the lock approachchannels. He shall see that all laws, rules, andregulations for the use of the lock and lock area areduly complied with, to which end he is authorized togive all necessary orders and directions in accordancetherewith, both to employees of the Government and toany and every person within the limits of the lock or lockarea, whether navigating the lock or not. No one shallcause any movement of any vessel, boat, or other floatingthing in the lock or approaches except by or under thedirection of the lockmaster or his assistants. In the eventof an emergency, the lockmaster may depart from theseregulations as he deems necessary. The lockmasters shallalso be charged with the control and management offederally constructed mooring facilities.b) Safety Rules for Vessels Using Navigation LocksThe following safety rules are hereby prescribed forvessels in the locking process, including the act ofapproaching or departing a lock:(1) Tows with flammable or hazardous cargo barges,loaded or empty(i) Stripping barges or transferring cargo is prohibited.(ii) All hatches on barges used to transport flammable orhazardous materials shall be closed and latched, exceptthose barges carrying a gas-free certificate.(iii) Spark-proof protective rubbing fenders (“possums”)shall be used.2) All Vessels(i) Leaking vessels may be excluded from locks until theyhave been repaired to the satisfaction of the Lockmaster.(ii) Smoking, open flames, and chipping or other sparkproducing activities are prohibited on deck during thelocking cycle.(iv) Tow speeds shall be reduced to a rate of travelsuch that the tow can be stopped by checking shouldmechanical difficulties develop. Pilots should checkwith the individual lockmasters concerning prevailingconditions. It is also recommended that pilots checktheir ability to reverse their energies prior tobeginning an approach. Engines shall not be turned offin the lock until the tow has stopped and been madefast.(v) U.S. Coast Guard Regulations require all vesselsto have on board life saving devices for prevention ofdrowning. All crew members of vessels required tocarry work vests (life jackets) shall wear them duringa lockage, except those persons in an area enclosedwith a handrail or other device which wouldreasonably preclude the possibility of fallingoverboard. All deckhands handling lines duringlocking procedures shall wear a life jacket. Vesselsnot required by Coast Guard Regulations to have workvests aboard shall have at least the prescribed lifesaving devices, located for ready access and use ifneeded. The lockmaster may refuse lockage to anyvessel which fails to conform to the above.c) Reporting of Navigation IncidentsIn furtherance of increased safety on waterways thefollowing safety rules are hereby prescribed for allnavigation interests:(1) Any incident resulting in uncontrolled barges shallimmediately be reported to the nearest lock. Thereport shall include information as to the number ofloose barges, their cargo, and the time and locationwhere they broke loose. The lockmaster or locks shallbe kept informed of the Progress being made inbringing the barges under control so that he caninitiate whatever actions may be warranted.UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – HUNTINGTON DISTRICTSHEET C

REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYFOR THE OHIO RIVER ABOVE CAIRO, IL AND ITS TRIBUTARIESUSE, ADMINISTRATION, AND NAVIGATION(2) Whenever barges are temporarily moored atother than commercial terminals or establishedfleeting areas, and their breaking away couldendanger a lock, the nearest lock shall be sonotified, preferably the downstream lock.(3) Sunken or sinking barges shall be reported tothe nearest lock both downstream and upstream ofthe location in order that other traffic passing thesepoints may be advised of the hazards.(4) In the event of an oil spill, notify the nearestlock downstream, specifying the time and locationof the incident, type of oil, amount of spill, andwhat recovery or controlling measures are beingemployed.(5) Any other activity on the waterways that couldconceivably endanger navigation or a navigationstructure shall be reported to the nearest lock.(6) Whenever it is necessary to report an incidentinvolving uncontrolled, sunken or sinking barges, thecargo in the barges shall be accuratelyd) Precedence at Locks(1) The vessel arriving first at a lock shall normallybe first to lock through, but precedence shall be givento vessels belonging to the United States. Licensedcommercial passenger vessels operating on apublished schedule or regularly operating in the “forhire” trade shall have precedence over cargo tows andlike craft. Commercial cargo tows shall haveprecedence over recreational craft, except as describedin paragraph (f).(2) Arrival posts or markers maybe established aboveand/or below the locks. Vessels arriving at or oppositesuch posts or markers will be considered as havingarrived at the locks within the meaning of this paragraph.Precedence may be established visually or by radiocommunication. The lockmaster may prescribe suchdeparture from the normal order of precedence as in hisjudgment is warranted to achieve best lock utilization.e) Unnecessary Delay at LocksMasters and pilots must use every precaution to preventunnecessary delay in entering or leaving locks. Vesselsfailing to enter locks with reasonable promptness whensignaled to do so shall lose their turn. Rearranging orswitching of barges in the locks or in approaches isprohibited unless approved or directed by the lockmaster.This is not meant to curtail “jackknifing” or set-overswhere normally practiced.f) Lockage of Recreational CraftIn order to fully utilize the capacity of the lock, thelockage of recreational craft shall be expedited by lockingthem through with commercial craft, provided that bothparties agree to joint use of the chamber. Whenrecreational craft are locked simultaneously withcommercial tows, the lockmaster will direct, wheneverpracticable, that the recreational craft enter the lock anddepart while the tow is secured in the lock. Recreationalcraft will not be locked through with vessels carryingvolatile cargoes or other substances likely to emit toxic orexplosive vapors. If the lockage of recreational craftcannot be accomplished within the time required for threeother lockage of recreational craft shall be made.Recreational craft operators are advised that manylocks have a pull chain located at each end of the lockwhich signals the lockmaster that lockage is desired.g) Simultaneous Lockage of Tows with DangerousCargoesSimultaneous lockage of other tows with towscarrying dangerous cargoes or containing flammablevapors normally will only be permitted when there isAgreement between the lockmaster and both vesselmasters that the simultaneous lockage can be executedsafely. He shall make a separate decision each timesuch action seems safe and appropriate, provided:(1) The first vessel, or tow in, and the last vessel, ortow out, are secured before the other enters or leaves.(2) Any vessel or tow carrying dangerous cargoes isnot leaking. III) All masters involved have agreed tothe joint use of the lock chamber.h) Stations While Awaiting LockageVessels awaiting their turn to lock shall remainsufficiently clear of the structure to allow unobstructeddeparture for the vessel leaving the lock. However, tothe extent practicable under the prevailing conditions,vessels and tows shall position themselves so as tominimize approach time when signaled to do so.i) Stations While Awaiting Access ThroughNavigable PassWhen navigable dams are up or are in the process ofbeing raised or lowered, vessels desiring to use thepass shall wait outside the limits of the approachpoints unless authorized otherwise by the Lockmaster.UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – HUNTINGTON DISTRICTSHEET D

REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYFOR THE OHIO RIVER ABOVE CAIRO, IL AND ITS TRIBUTARIESUSE, ADMINISTRATION, AND NAVIGATIONj) SignalsSignals from vessels shall ordinarily be by whistle;signals from locks to vessels shall be by whistle,another sound device, or visual means.When a whistle is used, long blasts of the whistle shallnot exceed 10 seconds and short blasts of the whistleshall not exceed 3 seconds. Where a lock is notprovided with a sound or visual signal installation, thelockmaster will indicate by voice or by the wave of ahand when the vessels may enter or leave the lock.Vessels must approach the locks with caution andshall not enter nor leave the lock until signaled to doso by the lockmaster.The following lockage signals are prescribed:1) Sound Signals by Means of a Whistle Thesesignals apply at either a single lock or twin locks.(i) Vessels desiring lockage shall on approaching alock give the following signals at a distance of notmore than one mile from the lock:(a) If a single lockage only is required: One long blastof the whistle followed by one short blast.(b) If a double lockage is required: One long blast ofthe whistle followed by two short blasts.(ii) When the lock is ready for entrance, the lock willgive the following signals:(a) One long blast of the whistle indicates permissionto enter the lock chamber in the case of a single lockor to enter the landward chamber in the case of twinlocks.(b) Two long blasts of the whistle indicates permissionto enter the riverward chamber in the case of twin locks.(iii) Permission to leave the locks will be indicated by thefollowing signals given by the lock:(a) One short blast of the whistle indicates permission toleave the lock chamber in the case of a single lock or toleave the landward chamber in the case of twin locks.(b) Two short blasts of the whistle indicates permissionto leave the riverward chamber in the case of twin locks.(iv) Four or more short blasts of the lock whistledelivered in rapid succession will be used as a means ofattracting attention, to indicate caution, and to signaldanger. This signal will be used to attract the attention ofthe captain and crews of vessels using or approaching thelock or navigating in its vicinity and to indicate thatsomething unusual involving danger or requiring specialcaution is happening or is about to take place. When thissignal is given by the lock, the captains and crew ofvessels in the vicinity shall immediately become on thealert to determine the reason for the signal and shall takethe necessary steps to cope with the situation.(2) Lock Signal Lights At locks where density of trafficor other local conditions make it advisable, the soundsignals from the lock will be supplemented by signallights. Flashing lights (showing a one-second flashfollowed by a two-second eclipse) will be located on ornear each end of the land wall to control use of a singlelock or of the landward lock of double locks. In addition,at double locks,interrupted flashing lights (showing a one-secondflash, a one-second eclipse and a one-second flash,followed by a three-second eclipse) will be located onor near each end of the intermediate wall to controluse of the riverward lock. Navigation will begoverned as follows:Red Light – Lock cannot be made ready immediately.Vessel shall stand clear. Amber Light – Lock is beingmade ready. Vessels may approach but under fullcontrol. Green Light – Lock is ready for entrance.Green and Amber Lights – Lock is ready for entrancebut gates cannot be recessed completely. Vessel mayenter under full control and with extreme caution. III)Radio Communication VHF-FM radios, operating inthe FCC authorized Maritime Band, have beeninstalled at all operational locks. Radio contact maybe made by any vessel desiring passage. Commercialtows are especially requested to make contact at leastone half hour before arrival in order that the pilot maybe informed of current river and traffic conditions thatmay affect the safe passage of his tow.All locks monitor 156.8 MHZ (Ch. 16) and 156.65MHZ (Ch. 13) and can work 156.65 MHZ (Ch. 13)and 156.7 MHZ (Ch. 14). Ch. 16 is the authorizedcall, reply and distress frequency, and locks are notpermitted to work on this frequency except in anemergency involving the risk of immediate loss of lifeor property. Vessels may call and work Channel 13,without switching, but are cautioned that vessel tolock traffic must not interrupt or delay Bridge toBridge traffic which has priority at all times.UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – HUNTINGTON DISTRICTSHEET E

REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYFOR THE OHIO RIVER ABOVE CAIRO, IL AND ITS TRIBUTARIESUSE, ADMINISTRATION, AND NAVIGATIONk) RaftsRafts to be locked through shall be moored in suchmanner as not to obstruct the entrance of the lock, andif to be locked in sections, shall be brought to the lockas directed by the lockmaster. After passing the lockthe sections shall be reassembled at such distancebeyond the lock as not to interfere with other vessels.l) Entrance to and Exit from LocksIn case two or more boats or tows are to enter forthe same lockage, their order of entry shall bedetermined by the lockmaster. Except as directedby the lockmaster, no boat shall pass another in thelock. In no case will boats be permitted to enter orleave the locks until directed to do so by theLockmaster. The sides of all craft passing throughany lock shall be free from projections of any kindwhich might injure the lock walls. All vessels shallbe provided with suitable fenders, and shall be usedto protect the lock and guide walls until it hascleared the lock and guide walls.m) Mooring(1) At Locks(i) All vessels when in the locks shall be moored asdirected by the lockmaster. Vessels shall be mooredwith bow and stern lines leading in opposite directionsto prevent the vessel from “running” in the lock. Allvessels will have one additional line available on thehead of the tow for emergency use.The pilothouse shall be attended by qualified personnelduring the entire locking procedure. When the vessel issecurely moored, the pilot shall not cause movement ofthe propellers except in emergency or unless directed bythe lockmaster. Tying to lock ladders is strictlyprohibited.(2) Outside of Locks(i) No vessels or other craft shall regularly orpermanently moor in any reach of a navigation channel.The approximate centerline of such channels is marked asthe sailing line on Corps of Engineers navigation charts.Nor shall any floating craft, except in an emergency,moor in any narrow or hazardous section of thewaterway. Furthermore, all vessels or other craft areprohibited from regularly or permanently mooring in anysection of navigable waterways which are congested withcommercial facilities or traffic unless it is moored atfacilities approved by the Secretary

OHIO RIVER NAVIGATION CHARTS Revised January 2014 MILE POINTS Mile points are shown on the charts at one mile intervals beginning with Mile 438.0 at Foster, KY. Charts of the Ohio River are as follows: PITTSBURGH DISTRICT: MILE 000.0 – 127.2 HUNTINGTON DISTRICT: MILE 127.2 – 438.0 buoys, see the U.S. Coast Guard Light List,